Senior Scientific Editor, iScience

Do you have a visionary mindset, and can you deliver on a strategy to outperform?

Would you like to contribute your publishing experience to the research community?

About our Team 

Cell Press, part of Elsevier's STM Journals, collaborates with researchers to publish impactful scientific discoveries through rigorous peer review, ethics, and reproducibility. We support over 50 hybrid and open-access journals, contributing to advancements in science, health outcomes, and equitable publishing. We are expanding our team of scientific editors for iScience, an interdisciplinary open-access journal covering life, health, physical, earth, and social sciences.  

About the Role

We seek a dynamic and experienced Senior Scientific Editor who is passionate about facilitating timely and straightforward publication for scientists and bringing rich editorial experience, facilitating the publication of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary content. 

We will consider applications from applicants in The Netherlands, China (Beijing and Chenzhen) and the UK (London and Oxford) on a rolling basis until 30th September 2025. To apply, please include your resume plus a cover letter describing why you are interested in this role. 

Key responsibilities

Oversee strategic initiatives with One Cell Press mindset within Life Sciences portfolio, as well as interdisciplinary areas interfacing Physical Sciences;Training and mentoring other team members with diverse subject expertise;Assess submitted research papers for novelty and technical rigor, and ensure optimized author service; ability to assist other editors in this task promptly and in a balanced way;Oversee the peer review process for direct submissions and transferred contributions, as well as mitigate complex situations with ease;Forge and nurture relationships with leading researchers, external academic editors, and editorial board members across interdisciplinary life sciences space, including but not limited to biophysics, computational biology, structural biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, and biomedical chemistry — leveraging scientific breadth and adaptability to align with evolving community priorities and journal objectives;Recruit exciting research and review articles for submission to iScience in multidisciplinary fields, with an emphasis on interdisciplinary research;Represent the journal and Cell Press at scientific meetings and visit research institutions;Work collaboratively with academic editorial board members and editors;Build effective working relationships with colleagues across Cell Press and beyond.

Requirements

PhD in life sciences or related interdisciplinary fields (e.g., biophysics, computational biology, structural biology, systems biology, bioinformatics, biotechnology, biomedical chemistry) with relevant work experience;Previous editorial experience for at least 2 years is essential, with editorial acumen demonstrating the ability to switch between fundamental and interdisciplinary life science spaces;Broad scientific interests, a desire to learn, and the ability to think critically about a wide range of scientific issues. As a senior scientific editor, you should be able to partake in projects of strategic journal and business importance, such as important cross-journal working (ecosystem editing experience) and audience-facing projects (such as webinars), so evidence of this is needed upon application;Great interpersonal skills with an eye to author service as well as the ability to collaborate with other journals on cross-journal special issues and marketing and recruitment of papers. Collaboration and networking are core aspects of the job;Strong ability to communicate clearly, as well as mentor and train others clearly;Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and focus;Creativity, willingness to experiment with a keen eye to data and data-based solutions, and a desire to improve;The ability to work well in a team, as well as help with team-building, and develop skills in influencing a team.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you
 

We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:  

Health care plans and benefits 

Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy 

Life assurance and accident policies 

Comprehensive pension and retirement plans 

Access to learning and development resources 

Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location 

About the Business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world's grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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